ECHO Bad A Glass QS Fiberglass Fly Rod
- 8 foot rod, 6 weight line
- 4 piece per the size field
- Fast action, medium power, high tension
- 32 inches packed length, rod tube included
- Fiberglass per the title; carbon fiber in the material field
- EVA handle, lifetime warranty and repair policy
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A short, four piece six weight fly rod sold in a rod tube with a lifetime warranty. The listing calls it fiberglass in the title but carbon fiber in the specs.
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ASIN: B0781582WCCategory: Fly Fishing Rods
Overview
Waters holding large, fast-moving fish call for a rod like this ECHO, listed for that target. It is an eight foot rod for a six weight line with an EVA handle, and the rod tube comes with it.
A four piece blank and a tube make it easy to transport. The material is the main point of confusion: the name says glass, the material field says carbon fiber, and the listing does not settle which is right. Treat the model name as the guide.
Who it's for
Anglers who want a compact rod that breaks into four pieces and fits a tube suit this listing. Buyers who care which material the blank uses should confirm it, because the title and specs disagree.
Pros and cons
- Four piece for transport
- Rod tube included
- Lifetime warranty and repair policy
- Material stated two ways
- Piece count field shows one
- No reel or line
Performance notes
The fast action puts the bend near the tip, and the medium power suits the six weight line the rod is rated for. The eight foot length and the six weight rating are the main fit points when pairing a reel and line.
Specifications
| Brand | ECHO |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 6wt |
| Rod Length | 8 feetlower than 66% of 30 fly fishing rods |
| Item Length | 32 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fishing Rod Power | Medium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Carbon Fiber (material field); fiberglass (title) |
| Handle Material | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 4 (size field); 1 (pieces field) |
| Included Components | Fly Rod and Rod Tube |
| Warranty & support | |
| Tension Supported | High |
| Warranty Description | ECHO Life Time Warranty & Repair Policy |
| Other details | |
| Action | Fast |
Closest rivals on specs
LAMSON Velocity Fast Action Fly Rod 9 ft- Rod Length 8 vs 9 feet (-11%)
St. Croix Fly Fishing Rod- Rod Length 8 vs 9 feet (-11%)
Winston Pure Fly Rod 5wt 9 ft- Rod Length 8 vs 9 feet (-11%)
- Line Weight 6 vs 5 wt (+20%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the ECHO Bad A- Glass a carbon fiber rod?
The title calls it a fiberglass fly rod, while the material field says carbon fiber. The listing does not explain the difference.
What comes with the ECHO Bad A- Glass QS?
The fly rod and a rod tube. No reel or line is listed.
Is the ECHO Bad A- Glass a trout rod?
The listing names large, potentially fast-moving fish as the target, and it takes a 6 weight line.